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Introduction to Corporate Governance in Germany

Title: Introduction to Corporate Governance in Germany

Presentation slides , 2014 , 10 Pages , Grade: 1,0

Autor:in: Paula Müller (Author)

Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance
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This presentation titled "Introduction to Corporate Governance in Germany" includes the following topics:

- Legal structures of the German companies;
- Compliance with OECD principles;
- Criticism;
- Discussion;
- German Corporate Governance Code

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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • Corporate Governance in Germany: A general introduction
  • The OECD principles
    • Ensuring the Basis for an Effective Corporate Governance Framework
    • The Rights of Shareholders and Key Ownership Functions
    • The Equitable Treatment of Shareholders
    • The Role of Stakeholders in Corporate Governance
    • Disclosure and Transparency
    • The Responsibilities of the Board
  • Legal structures of the German companies
    • Compliance with OECD principles
    • Criticism
    • Discussion
  • German Corporate Governance Code
  • The two-tier system

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This document provides a general introduction to corporate governance in Germany. It examines the legal structures of German companies and their compliance with the OECD principles. It also explores the two-tier system, a prominent feature of German corporate governance, and its impact on the rights of shareholders and stakeholders.

  • Compliance of German corporate governance with OECD principles
  • The two-tier system and its implications for stakeholder rights
  • The role of shareholders and stakeholders in German corporate governance
  • The effectiveness of German corporate governance framework
  • The decision-making processes and board composition in German companies

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The document begins by introducing the concept of corporate governance and its significance in Germany. It then outlines the OECD principles of corporate governance and examines how these principles are reflected in the German legal framework.

The document further delves into the structure of German companies, particularly the two-tier system, which distinguishes between the management board and the supervisory board. It analyzes the role of shareholders and stakeholders in this system, highlighting the impact of labor representation and the potential for conflicts between different stakeholder interests.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary focus of this document is on corporate governance in Germany, specifically examining the two-tier system and its implications for stakeholder rights. Other key concepts include OECD principles, shareholder rights, stakeholder engagement, labor representation, and decision-making processes within German companies.

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Title
Introduction to Corporate Governance in Germany
College
University of Applied Sciences Dresden
Grade
1,0
Author
Paula Müller (Author)
Publication Year
2014
Pages
10
Catalog Number
V450800
ISBN (eBook)
9783668844469
ISBN (Book)
9783668844476
Language
English
Tags
Corporate Governance Unternehmensführung OECD principles German Corporate Governance Codex Deutscher Corporate Governance Kodex OECD Prinzipien
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Paula Müller (Author), 2014, Introduction to Corporate Governance in Germany, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/450800
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